formality
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT If you say that an action or procedure is just a formality, you mean that it is done only because it is normally done, and that it will not have any real effect on the situation. 走形式
Some contracts are a mere formality. 有些合同纯属走形式。
2. N-COUNT Formalities are formal actions or procedures that are carried out as part of a particular activity or event. 正规程序
They are whisked through the immigration and customs formalities in a matter of minutes. 他们在短短的几分钟内就很快走完了移民与海关手续。
3. →see also formal
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formality /fɔːˈmælɪtɪ/ (formalities)
剑桥词典
formality noun (ACTION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]something that has to be done but has no real importance
礼节；俗套；例行公事
You'll have to sign the visitors ' book , but it's just a formality. 你得在访客簿上签名，不过这只是例行公事而已。
formalities [ 名词的复数形式 ]
something that the law or an official process says must be done
法定程序；正式手续
We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected ). 我们必须遵守法定程序。
formality noun (SERIOUSNESS)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]the quality of being suitable for serious or official occasions
庄重，正规，适合正式场合
She found the formality of the occasion rather daunting . 她觉得这个场合庄重得令人生畏。
A note of formality in his voice alerted her to the fact that others were listening . 他语气中的一丝拘谨提醒了她有别人在听他们的谈话。 返回 formality